Senior CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Programmer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement savings with company

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer to own CNC machining strategies and program development for complex engine components. You will lead multi-axis programming, simulate and optimize on the shop floor, and act as the technical authority guiding other programmers and engineers.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, standardized best practices, and collaboration with manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality parts efficiently.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship with technician/master qualification or equivalent experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience with CNC programming for high-volume machining.
• Exposure to process capability and SPC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and own CNC machining strategies for complex, high-value parts across materials and conditions.
• Develop, simulate, and maintain CNC programs for multi-axis centers.
• Lead shop floor prove-out, commissioning, and optimization; troubleshoot programs as needed.
• Serve as senior technical authority for CNC programming; mentor other programmers and engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, tooling, cost, quality and process robustness.
• Develop and deploy best-practice machining concepts and CNC programming standards across cells.

Skills

CNC programming

Process capability

SAP

Machining simulation tools

Education

Technical apprenticeship with technician/master qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Machining simulation tools

Job description

Job Description

Programmer

Job Location: Aiken, SC

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

Job Title

Senior CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Programmer

Job Location

Aiken, SC

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• CNC Machining Strategy Ownership: Define and own optimal CNC machining strategies for complex, high-value components including connecting rods, engine blocks, cylinder heads, and other large, machined parts across multiple materials and machining conditions.
• Advanced CNC Programming: Develop, program, simulate, and maintain advanced CNC programs for multi-axis machining centers, ensuring alignment with design intent, dimensional requirements, and manufacturing constraints.
• Shop-Floor Prove-Out & Optimization: Lead CNC program prove-out, commissioning, and optimization directly on the shop floor; independently troubleshoot, refine, and correct programs to achieve stable, capable, and repeatable production.
• Technical Authority / Mentoring: Serve as the senior technical authority for CNC programming within the machining area, providing technical direction, guidance, and mentoring to other programmers and manufacturing engineers.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, tooling optimization, cost efficiency, quality improvement, and overall process robustness across machining operations.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Develop and deploy best-practice machining concepts, CNC programming standards, and reusable strategies across part families and machining cells to improve consistency and scalability.

Basic Requirements

• Completed technical apprenticeship with further qualification as Technician or Master; equivalent experience considered.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements

• CNC programming experience supporting high-volume machining operations
• Experience with process capability, SPC concepts, and in-process probing/verification methods.
• Proficiency with SAP and standard manufacturing documentation practices.
• Exposure to machining simulation tools and/or cycle time optimization methods.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Job Posting Date

26 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$94,160 - $153,010-Annually

Location

Graniteville, SC

Benefits

• a health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan

The Business Unit: Power Systems of Rolls-Royce

provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.